Process
The interview process was straightforward.
It followed this path: OA -> HR -> Technical Interview.
The OA was not too bad. The interview with HR was a basic behavioral assessment. The technical interview was a medium LeetCode difficulty.
They get back to you pretty quickly.
Questions
Why do you want to work at TikTok?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 37 interview experiences for the TikTok SWE Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
3%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive51%
Neutral38%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's SWE Intern interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
5.0
Great Learning, Worrying Outlook
SWE Intern • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 6, 2025
Pros: - Lots to learn and helpful managers.
Cons: - not sure how long TikTok will stay unbanned again.
4.0
Supportive Team, But Tired
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
October 3, 2024
Pros: The people here are supportive.
Cons: Sometimes overwork, a bit tiring.
4.0
Heavily team dependent
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
October 8, 2023
Pros: You learn a lot, as the environment is very fast-paced.
Cons: Difficult and laborious interview process with long waits in between rounds.
- 5.0Great Learning, Worrying OutlookSWE Intern • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 6, 2025Pros: - Lots to learn and helpful managers.Cons: - not sure how long TikTok will stay unbanned again.
- 4.0Supportive Team, But TiredSWE Intern • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeOctober 3, 2024Pros: The people here are supportive.Cons: Sometimes overwork, a bit tiring.
- 4.0Heavily team dependentSWE Intern • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeOctober 8, 2023Pros: You learn a lot, as the environment is very fast-paced.Cons: Difficult and laborious interview process with long waits in between rounds.
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